Communication method, first node, network device, system, and storage medium

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a communication method, a first node, a network device, a system, and a storage medium. The method comprises: receiving first information sent by a network device; and on the basis of the first information, determining whether the network device allows a first node to execute an A-IoT process when a first connection is interrupted, the first connection being a connection between the first node and the network device. The present disclosure specifies the behavior of the first node when the first connection is interrupted, improving the availability of IoT technology, especially A-IoT technology, and improving the reliability of executing an IoT process, especially an A-IoT process.

Description

Communication methods, first node, network devices, system, and storage media Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of communications, and in particular to communication methods, first nodes, network devices, systems, and storage media. Background Technology

[0002] In Internet of Things (IoT) networks, traditional IoT devices are typically powered by conventional batteries with limited lifespans. To improve network performance and sustainability, the Ambient Internet of Things (A-IoT), also known as passive IoT, has been proposed.

[0003] Summary of the Invention

[0004] To improve the availability of IoT and A-IoT technologies, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication method, a first node, a network device, a system, and a storage medium.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being executed by a first node, comprising:

[0006] Receive the first message sent by the network device;

[0007] Based on the first information, it is determined whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, where the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0008] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a communication method is provided, the method being executed by a network device, comprising:

[0009] Send first information to the first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0010] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, a first node is provided, comprising:

[0011] The transceiver module is configured to receive the first information sent by the network device;

[0012] The processing module is configured to determine, based on the first information, whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, wherein the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0013] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a network device is provided, comprising:

[0014] The transceiver module is configured to send first information to a first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0015] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a first node is provided, comprising:

[0016] One or more processors;

[0017] The processor is used to execute the communication method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0018] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, an A-IoT node is provided, comprising:

[0019] One or more processors;

[0020] The processor is used to execute the communication method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0021] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a communication system is provided, comprising:

[0022] A-IoT devices;

[0023] A first node, the first node being configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the first aspects;

[0024] A network device configured to implement the communication method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0025] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a storage medium is provided that stores instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0026] According to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, a program product is provided, including at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by a communication device, implement the communication method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0027] In this embodiment, the first node can determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, based on first information sent by the network device. The first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device. This disclosure clarifies the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, improving the availability of IoT and A-IoT technologies and enhancing the reliability of executing IoT and A-IoT processes.

[0028] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0029] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0030] Figure 1A is an exemplary schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 1B is a schematic diagram of an exemplary scenario of backscatter communication provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 1C is a schematic diagram of an exemplary topology for an A-IoT scenario provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 1D is a schematic diagram of an exemplary topology for an A-IoT scenario provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2A is one of the exemplary interactive schematic diagrams of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 2B is a second exemplary interactive schematic diagram of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 2C is a third exemplary interactive schematic diagram of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 3A is one of the exemplary flowcharts of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 3B is a second exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 3C is a third exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0040] Figure 3D is a fourth exemplary flowchart of a communication method provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] Figure 4A is an exemplary block diagram of a first node provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0042] Figure 4B is an exemplary block diagram of a network device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0043] Figure 5A is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of a communication device provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0044] Figure 5B is an exemplary interactive schematic diagram of a chip provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0045] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present invention. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of the invention as detailed in the appended claims.

[0046] This disclosure provides a communication method, a first node, a network device, a system, and a storage medium.

[0047] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure propose a communication method, which is executed by a first node, including: receiving first information sent by a network device; and determining, based on the first information, whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, wherein the first connection is a connection between the first node and the network device.

[0048] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the availability of IoT and A-IoT technologies and enhancing the reliability of executing IoT and A-IoT processes.

[0049] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes: first indication information, the first indication information being used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0050] In the above embodiments, the first information may include first indication information, thereby explicitly instructing the network device whether to allow the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. This clearly defines the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, resulting in high availability.

[0051] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node determines that it is in a first state.

[0052] In the above embodiments, the first indication information can also be related to the first state, further clarifying the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, thus ensuring high availability.

[0053] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: idle state; inactive state; radio link failure (RLF) state; mobility state.

[0054] In the above embodiments, the first state may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the above, thereby enabling the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption when the first state causes the first connection to be interrupted. This clarifies the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, resulting in high availability.

[0055] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes: second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate a first resource configuration, the first resource configuration being an A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the first information can implicitly indicate that the first node is allowed to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. This clearly defines the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, resulting in high availability.

[0057] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: determining a first resource configuration; wherein the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0058] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the first resource configuration so that the A-IoT process can be executed based on the first resource configuration in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0059] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first resource configuration includes: receiving third indication information sent by the network device; wherein the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration; and determining the first resource configuration from the A-IoT resource configuration list based on the third indication information.

[0060] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the first resource configuration based on the third indication information sent by the network device. This approach is simple to implement and highly available.

[0061] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first resource configuration includes: receiving fourth indication information sent by the network device; wherein the fourth indication information is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device; and determining the first resource configuration based on the fourth indication information.

[0062] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the first resource configuration based on the fourth indication information sent by the network device. This approach is simple to implement and highly available.

[0063] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, determining the first resource configuration includes: determining the first resource configuration based on a second resource configuration; wherein the second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration for the first node to execute the A-IoT process when the first connection is not interrupted.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. This is simple to implement and has high availability.

[0065] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: receiving fifth indication information sent by the network device; wherein the fifth indication information is used to determine that a first resource configuration is available, the first resource configuration being the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0066] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the availability of the first resource configuration based on the fifth indication information sent by the network device. This improves the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0067] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: the fifth indication information includes priority information, and the first resource configuration with the highest priority is determined to be available according to the priority information.

[0068] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the availability of the highest-priority first resource configuration based on priority information. This improves the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0069] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the priority information includes at least one of the following: priority information of A-IoT services; priority information of the first resource configuration; and priority information of A-IoT devices.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the priority information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the above, which is simple to implement and highly usable.

[0071] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: the fifth indication information includes validity information, and the first resource configuration is determined to be available according to the validity information.

[0072] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the availability of the first resource configuration based on the validity information. This improves the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0073] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information includes A-IoT device information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information includes at least one of the following: supporting communication with the first A-IoT device and determining that the first resource configuration is available; currently communicating with the first A-IoT device and determining that the first resource configuration is available; about to communicate with the first A-IoT device and determining that the first resource configuration is available; wherein the first A-IoT device is the A-IoT device indicated by the A-IoT device information.

[0074] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when the validity information includes A-IoT device information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0075] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information does not include A-IoT device information, and determining the availability of the first resource configuration according to the validity information includes: for a second A-IoT device, determining that the first resource configuration is available, wherein the second A-IoT device is an A-IoT device associated with the A-IoT process.

[0076] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available even when the validity information does not include A-IoT device information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0077] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the A-IoT device information includes at least one of the following: the type of A-IoT device; the identifier of the A-IoT device.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the A-IoT device information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the above, and has high availability.

[0079] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information includes region information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information includes: determining that the first resource configuration is available if it is within a first region; wherein, the first region is the region indicated by the region information.

[0080] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when the validity information includes regional information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0081] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information does not include regional information, and determining the availability of the first resource configuration according to the validity information includes: being in a second region, and determining the availability of the first resource configuration; wherein, the second region includes at least one of the following: a first cell, which is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted; a second cell, which is a cell with the same frequency as the first cell, and the first cell is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted; a third cell, which is a cell belonging to the same registration region, tracking region, and / or network region as the first cell, and the first cell is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted.

[0082] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available even when the validity information does not include regional information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0083] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information includes time period information, and determining the availability of the first resource configuration according to the validity information includes: determining the availability of the first resource configuration within a first time period; wherein the first time period is the time period indicated by the time period information.

[0084] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when the validity information includes time period information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0085] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the start time of the first time period is at least one of the following: the time when the configuration information is received; the time when the A-IoT service begins.

[0086] In the above embodiments, the start time of the effective time period is clearly defined, which improves the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0087] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information does not include time period information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information includes: determining that the first resource configuration is available if the first operation is not performed; wherein, the first operation includes at least one of a reconfiguration operation, a release operation, and a configuration deletion operation.

[0088] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available even when the validity information does not include time period information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0089] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information includes A-IoT service information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information includes at least one of the following: the first A-IoT service is being executed, and the first resource configuration is determined to be available; the first A-IoT service is about to be executed, and the first resource configuration is determined to be available; the execution of the first A-IoT service is supported, and the first resource configuration is determined to be available; wherein, the first A-IoT service is the A-IoT service indicated by the A-IoT service information.

[0090] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when the validity information includes A-IoT business information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0091] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information does not include A-IoT service information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information includes at least one of the following: the first resource configuration is available when a second A-IoT service is being executed; the first resource configuration is available when a second A-IoT service is about to be executed; or the first resource configuration is available when the execution of a second A-IoT service is supported; wherein the second A-IoT service is an A-IoT service associated with the A-IoT process.

[0092] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available even when the validity information does not include A-IoT business information, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0093] In conjunction with some embodiments of the first aspect, in some embodiments, the A-IoT service information includes at least one of the following: the type of A-IoT service; the identifier of the A-IoT service.

[0094] In the above embodiments, the A-IoT service information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the above, which improves the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0095] Secondly, this disclosure provides a communication method executed by a network device, comprising: sending first information to a first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is a connection between the first node and the network device.

[0096] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first information includes any one of the following: first indication information, the first indication information being used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption; and second indication information, the second indication information being used to indicate a first resource configuration, the first resource configuration being the A-IoT resource configuration for the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0097] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first indication information is further used to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node determines that it is in a first state.

[0098] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the first state includes at least one of the following: idle state; inactive state; radio link failure (RLF) state; mobility state.

[0099] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: sending third indication information to the first node; wherein the third indication information is used to indicate an identifier of a first resource configuration, the first resource configuration being the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0100] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: sending fourth indication information to the first node; wherein the fourth indication information is used to indicate A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device, and the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0101] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the method further includes: sending a fifth indication message to the first node; wherein the fifth indication message is used to determine that a first resource configuration is available, the first resource configuration being the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0102] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fifth indication information includes priority information.

[0103] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the priority information includes at least one of the following: priority information of A-IoT services; priority information of the first resource configuration; and priority information of A-IoT devices.

[0104] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the fifth indication information includes validity information.

[0105] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the validity information includes at least one of the following: A-IoT device information; area information; time period information; A-IoT service information.

[0106] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the A-IoT device information includes at least one of the following: the type of A-IoT device; the identifier of the A-IoT device.

[0107] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the time period information is used to indicate a first time period, the start time of which is at least one of the following: the time when the configuration information is received; the time when the A-IoT service begins.

[0108] In conjunction with some embodiments of the second aspect, in some embodiments, the A-IoT service information includes at least one of the following: the type of A-IoT service; the identifier of the A-IoT service.

[0109] Thirdly, this disclosure proposes a first node, comprising: a transceiver module configured to receive first information sent by a network device; and a processing module configured to determine, based on the first information, whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, wherein the first connection is a connection between the first node and the network device.

[0110] Fourthly, this disclosure provides a network device, including: a transceiver module configured to send first information to a first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is a connection between the first node and the network device.

[0111] Fifthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a first node comprising: one or more processors; wherein the processors are configured to execute the communication method described in any one of the first aspects.

[0112] In a sixth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide an A-IoT node, comprising: one or more processors; wherein the processors are configured to perform the communication method described in any one of the second aspects.

[0113] In a seventh aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a communication system comprising: an A-IoT device; a first node configured to implement the communication method described in any one aspect; and a network device configured to implement the communication method described in any one aspect.

[0114] Eighthly, embodiments of this disclosure provide a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on a communication device, cause the communication device to perform a communication method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0115] In a ninth aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, wherein the program and instructions, when executed by a communication device, implement the communication method as described in any one of the first or second aspects.

[0116] Understandably, the aforementioned first node, network device, communication system, and storage medium are all used to execute the methods proposed in the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the beneficial effects they can achieve can be referred to the beneficial effects in the corresponding methods, and will not be repeated here.

[0117] This disclosure provides embodiments of a communication method, a first node, a network device, a system, and a storage medium. In some embodiments, terms such as communication and information processing method, information transmission method, etc., can be used interchangeably; terms such as communication device, information processing device, information transmission device, etc., can be used interchangeably; and terms such as information processing system, communication system, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0118] This disclosure is not exhaustive, but merely illustrative of some embodiments, and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Unless otherwise specified, each step in a particular embodiment can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the steps can be arbitrarily combined. For example, a solution after removing some steps in a particular embodiment can also be implemented as an independent embodiment, and the order of the steps in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily interchanged. Furthermore, the optional implementation methods in a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined; moreover, the embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, for example, some or all steps of different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined, and a particular embodiment can be arbitrarily combined with the optional implementation methods of other embodiments.

[0119] In each of the disclosed embodiments, unless otherwise specified or in case of logical conflict, the terminology and / or descriptions of the embodiments are consistent and can be referenced by each other. Technical features in different embodiments can be combined to form new embodiments based on their inherent logical relationships.

[0120] The terminology used in the embodiments of this disclosure is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0121] In this embodiment of the disclosure, unless otherwise stated, elements expressed in the singular form, such as "a," "an," "the," "the aforementioned," "the," "this," etc., can mean "one and only one," or "one or more," "at least one," etc. For example, when using articles such as "a," "an," "the," etc. in translation, the noun following the article can be understood as either a singular expression or a plural expression.

[0122] In the embodiments disclosed herein, "multiple" refers to two or more.

[0123] In some embodiments, the terms “at least one of”, “one or more”, “a plurality of”, “multiple”, etc., may be used interchangeably.

[0124] In some embodiments, the notation "at least one of A and B", "A and / or B", "A in one case, B in another", "in response to one case A, in response to another case B", etc., may include the following technical solutions depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execute A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execute B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed); in some embodiments, A and B (both A and B are executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0125] In some embodiments, the notation "A or B" may include the following technical solutions, depending on the situation: in some embodiments, A (execution of A regardless of B); in some embodiments, B (execution of B regardless of A); in some embodiments, execution is selected from A and B (A and B are selectively executed). The same applies when there are more branches such as A, B, C, etc.

[0126] The prefixes "first," "second," etc., used in the embodiments of this disclosure are merely for distinguishing different descriptive objects and do not impose restrictions on the position, order, priority, quantity, or content of the descriptive objects. The description of the descriptive objects is found in the claims or the context of the embodiments, and the use of prefixes should not constitute unnecessary restrictions. For example, if the descriptive object is a "field," the ordinal numbers preceding "field" in "first field" and "second field" do not restrict the position or order of the "fields." "First" and "second" do not restrict whether the "fields" they modify are in the same message, nor do they restrict the order of "first field" and "second field." Similarly, if the descriptive object is a "level," the ordinal numbers preceding "level" in "first level" and "second level" do not restrict the priority between "levels." Furthermore, the number of descriptive objects is not limited by ordinal numbers and can be one or more. For example, in "first device," the number of "devices" can be one or more. Furthermore, the objects modified by different prefixes can be the same or different. For example, if the object being described is "device", then "first device" and "second device" can be the same device or different devices, and their types can be the same or different. Similarly, if the object being described is "information", then "first information" and "second information" can be the same information or different information, and their content can be the same or different.

[0127] In some embodiments, “including A,” “containing A,” “for indicating A,” and “carrying A” can be interpreted as directly carrying A or indirectly indicating A.

[0128] In some embodiments, the apparatus and device may be interpreted as physical or virtual, and their names are not limited to those described in the embodiments. In some cases, they may also be understood as "equipment", "device", "circuit", "network element", "node", "function", "unit", "section", "system", "network", "entity", "body", etc.

[0129] In some embodiments, the acquisition of data, information, etc., may comply with the laws and regulations of the country where the location is situated.

[0130] In some embodiments, data, information, etc., may be obtained with the user's consent.

[0131] Furthermore, each element, each row, or each column in the table of this disclosure can be implemented as an independent embodiment, and any combination of any element, any row, or any column can also be implemented as an independent embodiment.

[0132] Figure 1A is a schematic diagram of the architecture of a communication system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] As shown in Figure 1A, the communication system 100 includes a first node 101 and a network device 102.

[0134] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may be an intermediate node, which may be located between the A-IoT device and a network device, such as an access network device. When the first node 101 is an intermediate node, it may be any one of the following: a relay node, an integrated access backhaul (IAB) node, a regular terminal, or a repeater node.

[0135] For example, when the first node 101 is a common terminal, it includes at least one of the following: mobile phone, wearable device, car with communication function, smart car, tablet computer, computer with wireless transceiver function, virtual reality (VR) terminal device, augmented reality (AR) terminal device, wireless terminal device in industrial control, wireless terminal device in self-driving, wireless terminal device in remote medical surgery, wireless terminal device in smart grid, wireless terminal device in transportation safety, wireless terminal device in smart city, and wireless terminal device in smart home, but is not limited thereto.

[0136] In some embodiments, network device 102 may include at least one of access network device and core network device.

[0137] The access network equipment includes, for example, nodes or devices that connect ordinary terminals or intermediate nodes to the wireless network. The access network equipment may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following in a 5G communication system: evolved Node B (eNB), next-generation evolved Node B (ng-eNB), next-generation Node B (gNB), node B (NB), home node B (HNB), home evolved node B (HeNB), radio backhaul equipment, radio network controller (RNC), base station controller (BSC), base transceiver station (BTS), base band unit (BBU), mobile switching center, base station in a 6G communication system, open RAN, cloud RAN, base station in other communication systems, and access node in a Wi-Fi system.

[0138] The access network equipment can be composed of a central unit (CU) and a distributed unit (DU). The CU can also be called a control unit. The CU-DU structure can separate the protocol layer of the access network equipment. Some of the protocol layer functions are centrally controlled by the CU, while the remaining part or all of the protocol layer functions are distributed in the DU, which is centrally controlled by the CU. However, this is not the only option.

[0139] The core network equipment can be a single device, including one or more network elements, or multiple devices or a group of devices. Network elements can be virtual or physical. The core network includes, for example, at least one of the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), 5G Core Network (5GCN), and Next Generation Core (NGC).

[0140] In some embodiments, the communication system may also include an IoT device 103.

[0141] In some embodiments, IoT device 103 may be an A-IoT device.

[0142] In some embodiments, A-IoT device 103 may be an A-IoT device acting as a tag. In an A-IoT scenario, A-IoT device 102 may include, but is not limited to, devices that send data and / or signaling after being triggered by other devices, such as terminals or network devices. It is equipped with a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag and can be read by other devices, such as terminals or network devices, for operations such as tag inventory and data reporting.

[0143] In some embodiments, the technical solutions of this disclosure can be applied to the Open RAN architecture. In this case, the interfaces between or within access network devices involved in the embodiments of this disclosure can be transformed into internal interfaces of Open RAN. The processes and information interactions between these internal interfaces can be implemented by software or programs.

[0144] It is understood that the communication system described in this disclosure is for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the technical solutions of this disclosure, and does not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure. As those skilled in the art will know, with the evolution of system architecture and the emergence of new business scenarios, the technical solutions proposed in this disclosure are also applicable to similar technical problems.

[0145] The following embodiments of this disclosure can be applied to the communication system 100 shown in FIG1A, or to some of the main bodies, but are not limited thereto. The main bodies shown in FIG1A are illustrative. The communication system may include all or some of the main bodies in FIG1A, or it may include other main bodies outside of FIG1A. The number and form of each main body are arbitrary. Each main body may be physical or virtual. The connection relationship between the main bodies is illustrative. The main bodies may not be connected or may be connected. The connection can be in any way, it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection, it can be a wired connection or a wireless connection.

[0146] In some embodiments, traditional IoT devices in today's IoT networks are often powered by conventional batteries with limited lifespans, negatively impacting user experience. The astronomical growth of IoT networks, coupled with the sheer number of IoT devices, has pushed maintenance costs, including labor and battery expenses, to entirely new levels. Billions of conventional batteries are discarded annually, with only a fraction being effectively recycled, causing harmful impacts on the Earth's ecosystem. Maintaining IoT networks and replacing batteries can be extremely challenging under some extreme environmental conditions. In this regard, battery-free IoT communication has been proposed, which will improve network performance and sustainability and expand application scenarios. Furthermore, battery-free communication is more environmentally friendly and safer for children and the elderly. By eliminating conventional batteries, device size and cost can be significantly reduced, paving the way for a variety of new applications.

[0147] In some embodiments, various Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) technologies, such as Machine Type Communication (MTC), Narrow Band Internet of Things (NB-IoT), and Reduced Capability (RedCap), are proposed to meet the growing demands of vertical industries. These LPWA technologies achieve low cost, low power consumption, and massive connectivity, satisfying the requirements of many applications.

[0148] However, many use cases and applications still cannot solve the following problems.

[0149] First, devices powered by conventional batteries are unsuitable, for example, in extreme environmental conditions (e.g., high voltage, extremely high / low temperatures, humid environments). Second, maintenance-free devices are required (e.g., conventional batteries that do not require device replacement). Finally, ultra-low complexity, very small device size / form factor (e.g., thickness in millimeters), and longer lifespan are required.

[0150] Ambient power-enabled IoT is a promising technology that can address the aforementioned unmet needs. An ambient power-enabled IoT device is an IoT device powered by energy harvesting, without batteries or with limited energy storage capacity (e.g., using capacitors), providing energy by harvesting radio waves, light, motion, heat, or any other suitable source.

[0151] Energy harvested from the environment can power data transmission and wireless communication at sensing nodes. Current mainstream low-power IoT communication chips (such as Bluetooth BLE, LoRa, and NB-IoT) consume tens or even hundreds of milliwatts of power for transmission and reception, while environmental energy harvesting yields only microwatts, insufficient to power these types of nodes. Therefore, a new wireless communication technology is needed to reduce communication energy consumption to tens or even below ten microwatts. The current mainstream approach employs backscatter communication technology. Backscatter communication is one of the key technologies for building a green, energy-efficient, low-cost, and flexibly deployable future Internet of Things (IoT), and is an important means of realizing "intelligent interconnection of everything."

[0152] Backscatter communication utilizes the principle of radio frequency (RF) signal backscattering to design an extremely low-power modulation and transmission technology. Since a portion of the RF signal is reflected when it reaches the surface of an object, the transmitting node adjusts the matching between its receiving antenna and impedance according to the information to be transmitted, enhancing the reflection of the incident RF signal and modulating its acquired sensing data onto the reflected signal to complete data transmission. This process is similar to a reflector. Compared to other communication technologies, backscatter communication does not require complex RF structures, reducing the use of components such as power amplifiers, high-precision crystal oscillators, duplexers, and high-precision filters. It also does not require complex baseband processing, thus simplifying terminal design and significantly reducing terminal node costs.

[0153] Backscatter communication has been widely used in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) systems. Its working principle is illustrated in Figure 1B. The receiver (typically an RFID reader) sends a radio frequency excitation signal to activate a passive node (typically an RFID tag). The passive node uses backscatter communication to modulate its own information onto the radio frequency signal. The reader receives the backscattered signal from the passive tag and demodulates it, thus achieving communication.

[0154] Currently, RFID technology has areas for improvement, such as limited coverage distance (the wireless signal experiences double-path fading during communication, resulting in significant path loss and a short effective communication distance), single-channel transmission, the need for precise tag alignment, and the lack of power control. There is significant room for improvement in the communication aspects of RFID technology. Integrating with other communication technologies can enhance the wireless communication performance of RFID in passive IoT applications.

[0155] New types of IoT devices, such as passive IoT devices, are characterized by low memory, low processing power, low power consumption, small data transmission, and mass deployment. Environmental IoT devices can be maintenance-free and have a long service life, for example, exceeding 10 years.

[0156] This new type of IoT device requires energy from radio waves emitted by network nodes to power itself. Therefore, before receiving energy, the IoT device is typically in a "power-off" state, i.e., offline. For this reason, the communication system needs to support data communication methods with shorter transmission times, lower memory consumption, and more convenient terminal management to complete the data communication process as quickly as possible.

[0157] In some embodiments, the topology of the A-IoT system may be as shown in Figure 1C, including at least one of the following topology structures:

[0158] Topology 1: A-IoT devices and base stations directly receive and transmit uplink and downlink data.

[0159] Topology2 enables A-IoT devices and base stations to indirectly receive and transmit uplink and downlink data.

[0160] In this system, there are intermediate nodes between A-IoT devices and base stations for forwarding.

[0161] In some embodiments, to enhance communication coverage between the device and the network side, a communication method of Topology 2 can be adopted, where the base station is connected to an intermediate node for uplink and downlink communication; the intermediate node is connected to the device for uplink and downlink communication, as shown in Figure 1D. The intermediate node can be a relay, IAB, UE, or repeater.

[0162] To improve the usability of A-IoT technology, this disclosure provides the following communication method, first node, network device, system, and storage medium.

[0163] Figure 2A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2A, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0164] In step S2101, network device 102 sends first information to first node 101.

[0165] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives first information.

[0166] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may be an intermediate node located between the IoT device 103 and the network device 102. After receiving commands and / or data sent by the network device 102, it forwards them to the IoT device 103, and / or receives information and / or data returned by the IoT device 103 and sends it to the network device 102.

[0167] In some embodiments, the IoT device 103 may specifically be an A-IoT device, and the first node 101 is an intermediate node located between the A-IoT device 103 and the network device 102. After receiving commands and / or data sent by the network device 102, it forwards them to the A-IoT device 103, and / or receives information and / or data returned by the A-IoT device 103 and sends it to the network device 102. In some embodiments, the first node 101 may act as a reader for the IoT device 103, and may send commands and / or data to the IoT device 103, causing the IoT device 103 to perform operations such as tag inventory and data reporting.

[0168] In some embodiments, the first node 101 can act as a reader for the A-IoT device 103, and can send commands and / or data to the A-IoT device 103, so that the A-IoT device 103 can perform operations such as tag inventory and data reporting.

[0169] In some embodiments, the first node 101 can be any of a terminal, a relay, an IAB node, or a repeater, and this disclosure does not limit it.

[0170] In some embodiments, the first information may be information used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0171] The first connection refers to the connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102.

[0172] Understandably, the first information could be information used to determine whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute IoT processes in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0173] In one example, the first connection interruption may refer to the physical layer connection interruption and / or higher-layer protocol connection interruption between the first node 101 and the network device 102.

[0174] For example, a higher-level protocol connection can refer to an RRC connection, and a higher-level protocol connection interruption can refer to an interruption of the RRC connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102.

[0175] For example, if the first node 101 detects that its own antenna port cannot communicate with the network device 102, it can be determined that the physical layer connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0176] For example, if the first node 101 detects that its transceiver cannot communicate with the network device 102, it can be determined that the physical layer connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0177] For example, if the first node 101 detects that its own modem is unable to modulate or demodulate, it can be determined that the physical layer connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0178] For example, if the first node 101 detects that n consecutive data packets cannot be uploaded to the network device 102, it can be determined that the high-level protocol connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0179] For example, if the first node 101 detects that the packet loss rate of the data packets sent by the network device 102 exceeds a first threshold and / or the bit error rate exceeds a second threshold within a certain period of time, it can determine that the higher-level protocol connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0180] For example, if the first node 101 triggers cell reselection or cell handover due to a deterioration in network signal strength and / or network signal quality, and has not yet connected to a new serving cell, it can be determined that the high-level protocol connection between the first node 101 and the network device 102 is interrupted.

[0181] For example, if the first node 101 is located in an area not covered by network device 102 and no serviceable network device has been detected, it can be determined that the higher-level protocol connection between the first node 101 and network device 102 is interrupted. In one example, the first information may be information used to provide IoT configuration.

[0182] In one example, the first piece of information could be information used to provide A-IoT configuration.

[0183] In some embodiments, the IoT process may refer to the interaction process performed between the first node 101 and the IoT device 103, such as tag inventory, data reporting, and other interaction processes. This disclosure does not limit the specific content of the IoT process.

[0184] In some embodiments, the A-IoT process may refer to the interaction process performed between the first node 101 and the A-IoT device 103, such as tag inventory, data reporting, and other interaction processes. This disclosure does not limit the specific content of the A-IoT process. In some embodiments, the first information may include, but is not limited to, the first instruction information.

[0185] In one example, the first indication information is used by the first node 101 to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. That is, the first indication information can explicitly indicate whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0186] For example, the first indication information is a field consisting of one or more bits. When the field takes a first preset value, it indicates that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. When the field takes a second preset value, it indicates that the first node 101 is not allowed to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0187] The first preset value can be, for example, "1", and the second preset value can be, for example, "0".

[0188] Alternatively, the first preset value can be, for example, "0", and the second preset value can be, for example, "1".

[0189] For example, the first indication information is a field consisting of one or more bits. When the value of the field can be a Boolean value, for example, when the value is "true", it means that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. When the value is "false", it means that the first node 101 is not allowed to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0190] For example, the first indication information is an information unit. When the first information carries the information unit, it indicates that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first information does not carry the information unit, it indicates that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0191] For example, the first indication information is an information unit. When the first information carries the information unit, it indicates that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first information does not carry the information unit, it indicates that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0192] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the value of the first instruction information.

[0193] For example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 to allow first node 101 to perform A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0194] For example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 not to allow first node 101 to perform A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0195] For example, the first indication information is used to indicate whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. At this time, the network device 102 can always send the first indication information.

[0196] In one example, the first indication information is also used to instruct the first node 101 whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in the first state.

[0197] For example, the first state includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: idle state; inactive state; radio link failure (RLF) state; and mobility state.

[0198] For example, the first indication information is used to allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state.

[0199] For example, the first indication information is used to prevent the first node 101 from executing the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state.

[0200] For example, the first indication information is used for the first node 101 to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 is in an idle state.

[0201] For example, the first indication information is used to allow the network device 102 to allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an inactive state.

[0202] For example, the first indication information is used to prevent the first node 101 from executing the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an inactive state.

[0203] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 is in an inactive state.

[0204] For example, the first indication information is used by the network device 102 to allow the first node 101 to perform an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an RLF state, such as when an RLF is detected.

[0205] For example, the first indication information is used to prevent the first node 101 from executing the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an RLF state, such as when an RLF is detected.

[0206] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an RLF state, such as when an RLF is detected.

[0207] For example, the first indication information is used to allow the network device 102 to allow the first node 101 to perform an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in a mobility state.

[0208] For example, the first indication information is used by the first node 101 to determine that when the indication terminal is in a mobility state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0209] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in a mobility state.

[0210] Among them, mobility status can refer to the first node 101 triggering cell reselection or cell handover due to movement.

[0211] For example, the first indication information is used by the network device 102 to allow the first node 101 to perform an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in one of a variety of first states.

[0212] For example, the first indication information is used to prevent the first node 101 from executing the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in one of a variety of first states.

[0213] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 is in one of a variety of first states.

[0214] For example, when the first node 101 determines that it is in an inactive state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0215] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and a mobility state.

[0216] For example, the first indication information is used to allow the network device 102 to allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an inactive state, detects an RLF, and is in a mobility state.

[0217] For example, the first indication information is used to allow the first node 101 to perform an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in any of a variety of first states.

[0218] For example, the first indication information is used to prevent the first node 101 from executing the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in any of a variety of first states.

[0219] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in any of a variety of first states.

[0220] For example, when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, an inactive state, or a mobility state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0221] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, an inactive state, an RLF state, or a mobility state.

[0222] For example, the first indication information is used to allow, disallow, or determine whether to allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in any of a plurality of combined states (each combined state including at least two first states). For example, the first indication information is used to allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and a mobility state, or in an inactive state and a mobility state, or in an inactive state and an RLF is detected.

[0223] For example, when the first indication information is used to determine that the first node 101 is in an idle state and a mobility state, or in an inactive state and an RLF is detected, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0224] For example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and detects an RLF, or in an inactive state and detects an RLF and is in a mobility state.

[0225] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the specific content of the first instruction information.

[0226] In some embodiments, the name of the first instruction information is not limited and can be interchanged with "explicit instruction information", "instruction information", etc.

[0227] In some embodiments, the first information may include second indication information.

[0228] In one example, the second indication information is used to indicate the first resource configuration, which is the IoT resource configuration for the first node 101 to perform IoT processes in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0229] In one example, the second indication information is used to indicate the first resource configuration, which is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node 101 performs the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0230] The first resource configuration may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: time-domain resources for executing the A-IoT process; frequency-domain resources for executing the A-IoT process; and resource configuration index (or identifier) ​​for executing the A-IoT process.

[0231] The first resource configuration may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: time-domain resources for executing the IoT process; frequency-domain resources for executing the IoT process; and resource configuration index (or identifier) ​​for executing the IoT process.

[0232] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the content of the first resource configuration.

[0233] In one example, the first resource configuration can be independent of the second resource configuration; that is, the first resource configuration can be a different configuration from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration used by the first node 101 to execute the IoT process when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0234] In one example, the first resource configuration can be independent of the second resource configuration; that is, the first resource configuration can be a different configuration from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0235] In one example, the first resource configuration can be the same as the second resource configuration, wherein the second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration for the first node 101 to execute the IoT process when the first connection is not interrupted.

[0236] In one example, the first resource configuration can be the same as the second resource configuration, wherein the second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node 101 executes the A-IoT process when the first connection is not interrupted.

[0237] In some embodiments, the name of the second indication information is not limited and can be interchanged with "resource configuration information", "A-IoT resource indication information", "IoT resource indication information", etc.

[0238] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send first information to first node 101 after establishing a first connection with first node 101.

[0239] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send first information to first node 101 when it is necessary to provide IoT resource configuration for first node 101.

[0240] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send first information to first node 101 when it is necessary to provide A-IoT configuration for first node 101.

[0241] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send first information to first node 101 based on a request from first node 101.

[0242] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send first information to first node 101 via at least one of system message, Radio Resource Control (RRC) signaling, Media Access Control-Control Element (MAC CE), and Downlink Control Information (DCI).

[0243] In some embodiments, when network device 102 sends first information via RRC signaling, the RRC signaling may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: RRC Reconfiguration message; RRC Release message.

[0244] In step S2102, the first node 101 determines whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0245] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine, based on the first information, whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0246] In some embodiments, the first information includes first indication information, and the first node 101 can determine, based on the first indication information, whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0247] In one example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Accordingly, upon receiving the first indication information, first node 101 determines that network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0248] In one example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. If first node 101 does not receive the first indication information, it is determined that network device 102 does not allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0249] In one example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 not to allow first node 101 to execute A-IoT procedures (or execute IoT procedures) in the event of the first connection interruption. Accordingly, upon receiving the first indication information, first node 101 determines that network device 102 does not allow first node 101 to execute A-IoT procedures (or execute IoT procedures) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0250] In one example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 not to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Accordingly, if first node 101 does not receive the first indication information, it is determined that network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0251] In one example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 whether to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. That is, network device 102 always sends the first indication information, and correspondingly, first node 101 determines whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption based on the received first indication information.

[0252] For example, the first indication information may use one bit to indicate whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. A bit value of "1" indicates that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption, and a bit value of "0" indicates that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Based on the bit value of the received first indication information, the first node 101 determines whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0253] For example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 whether to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. If first node 101 does not receive the first indication information, an error is determined, and corresponding processing can be performed. For example, first node 101 sends a request message to network device 102, requesting network device 102 to send the first indication information. As another example, first node 101 can send an error indication message to network device 102, informing network device 102 that the first indication information has not been received. For example, first node 101 may default to network device 102 not allowing first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0254] For example, the first indication information is used to instruct network device 102 whether to allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. If first node 101 does not receive the first indication information, it can determine whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption based on a predefined method. For example, based on a predefined method, first node 101 determines that network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. As another example, based on a predefined method, first node 101 determines that network device 102 does not allow first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0255] In one example, the first indication information is used when the first node determines that it is in a first state, the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event that the first connection is interrupted.

[0256] For example, when the first node 101 receives a first indication message, wherein the first state is an idle state or an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first node 101 determines that it is in an RLF state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0257] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, wherein the first state is an idle state and an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event that the first connection is interrupted.

[0258] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, wherein the first state is an inactive state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, an RLF state, or a mobility state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0259] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, wherein the first state is an inactive state and an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event that the first connection is interrupted.

[0260] For example, if the first node 101 does not receive the first instruction information, the first node 101 determines that regardless of the first state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0261] In one example, when the first node determines to be in a first state, the network device does not allow the first node to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0262] For example, when the first node 101 receives a first indication message, wherein the first state is an idle state or an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first node 101 determines that it is in an RLF state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0263] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, wherein the first state is an idle state and an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in the idle state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event that the first connection is interrupted.

[0264] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, wherein the first state is an inactive state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state, an RLF state, or a mobility state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event that the first connection is interrupted.

[0265] For example, when the first node 101 receives first indication information, wherein the first state is an inactive state and an RLF state, and the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first node 101 determines that it is in an idle state and detects an RLF, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0266] For example, if the first node 101 does not receive the first indication information and determines that the first node 101 is in any state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0267] In one example, the first indication information is used to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption when the first node determines that it is in the first state.

[0268] For example, when the first node 101 receives a first indication message, and this first indication message is used to determine that the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node is in an idle state or an RLF state. Then, when the first node 101 is in an idle state, it can be determined that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. Alternatively, when the first node 101 is in an RLF state, it can be determined that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0269] For example, when the first node 101 receives the first indication information, and the first indication information is used to determine that when the first node is in an idle state or an RLF state, the network device does not allow the first node to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the case of the first connection interruption. When the first node 101 is in an idle state or detects an RLF, it determines that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the case of the first connection interruption.

[0270] For example, if the first node 101 does not receive the first instruction information, the first node 101 determines that an error has occurred. Alternatively, the first node 101 determines, based on a predefined method, whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption. For example, the first node 101 may default to the network device 102 not allowing the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of the first connection interruption.

[0271] In some embodiments, the first information includes second indication information. At this time, the first node 101 can determine that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0272] In some embodiments, if the first node 101 does not receive the second indication information, the first node 101 may determine that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0273] In some embodiments, the first information is configuration information used to provide A-IoT configuration. In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, which is used to instruct network device 102 to allow first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node can determine that network device 102 does not allow first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0274] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, which is used to indicate that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node can determine that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0275] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, which is used to indicate whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node can determine whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption based on a predefined method. Alternatively, first node 101 can determine that an error has occurred. For example, first node 101 may default to network device 102 not allowing first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0276] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, which is used by the first node to determine that in the first state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node can determine that in any state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0277] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, the first indication information is used for the first node to determine that in the first state, the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. In this case, the first node can determine that in any state, the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0278] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned first indication information, the first indication information is used by the first node to determine whether, in the first state, network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption. The first node can determine whether network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption based on a predefined method. Alternatively, the first node 101 can determine that an error has occurred. For example, the first node 101 may default to network device 102 not allowing the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0279] In one example, if the first information does not include the aforementioned second indication information, the first node can determine that network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0280] The above is merely an illustrative example. This disclosure does not limit the specific scheme by which the first node 101 determines whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0281] In some embodiments, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node 101 can execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0282] In some embodiments, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node 101 may not execute, terminate, or suspend the IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0283] In some embodiments, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 does not allow the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node 101 may not execute, terminate, or suspend the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. In some embodiments, the names of information, etc., are not limited to the names recorded in the embodiments. Terms such as "information," "message," "signal," "signaling," "report," "configuration," "indication," "instruction," "command," "channel," "parameter," "domain," "field," "symbol," "symbol," "codebook," "codeword," "codepoint," "bit," "data," "program," and "chip" can be used interchangeably.

[0284] In some embodiments, terms such as “send,” “transmit,” “report,” “distribute,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably.

[0285] In some embodiments, “get,” “obtain,” “receive,” “transmit,” “bidirectional transmission,” and “send and / or receive” can be used interchangeably and can be interpreted as receiving from other entities, obtaining from protocols, obtaining from higher layers, obtaining through self-processing, or autonomous implementation, among other meanings.

[0286] In some embodiments, terms such as "certain," "preset," "default," "set," "indicated," "a certain," "any," and "first" can be used interchangeably. "Certain A," "preset A," "default A," "set A," "indicated A," "a certain A," "any A," and "first A" can be interpreted as A pre-defined in a protocol or the like, or as A obtained through setting, configuration, or instruction, or as specific A, a certain A, any A, or first A, but are not limited thereto.

[0287] In some embodiments, the communication method involved in this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2101 to S2102. For example, step S2101 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2102 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2101+S2102 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0288] In some embodiments, step S2101 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments. For example, when the first node 101 obtains the first information from another execution entity or determines the first information based on a predefined method, step S2101 may not be executed.

[0289] In some embodiments, step S2102 is optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments. For example, if the first node is not an intermediate node, step S2102 may not be performed.

[0290] In some embodiments, steps S2101 to S2102 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0291] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S2101 to S2102 is not limited.

[0292] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the usability of IoT and A-IoT technologies.

[0293] Figure 2B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2B, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0294] In step S2201a, network device 102 sends third instruction information to first node 101.

[0295] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives third instruction information.

[0296] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration. The first resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration for the first node to execute IoT processes in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0297] In one example, the identifier of the first resource configuration can be the index of the first resource configuration in the IoT resource configuration list.

[0298] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration. The first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. In one example, the identifier of the first resource configuration may be the index of the first resource configuration in the A-IoT resource configuration list.

[0299] In one example, the A-IoT resource configuration list may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: an index or identifier for A-IoT resource configuration; A-IoT frequency domain resource configuration; A-IoT time domain resource configuration; A-IoT spatial domain resource configuration, etc.

[0300] For example, A-IoT frequency domain resource configuration may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: starting frequency domain location; number of frequency domain resources occupied.

[0301] For example, the A-IoT time domain resource configuration may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the starting time domain location; the number of time domain resources occupied.

[0302] For example, A-IoT airspace resource configuration may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: antenna port pattern.

[0303] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send third indication information to first node 101 via at least one of system message, RRC signaling, MAC CE, and DCI.

[0304] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send third instruction information to first node 101 when it is necessary to provide first resource configuration for first node 101.

[0305] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send third indication information to first node 101 based on a request from first node 101.

[0306] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send third indication information to first node 101 when it detects a deterioration in cell signal quality.

[0307] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a third indication message to first node 101 if it determines that the first resource configuration is different from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute IoT processes when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0308] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a third indication message to first node 101 if it determines that the first resource configuration is different from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node when the first connection is uninterrupted to execute the A-IoT process.

[0309] In step S2201b, network device 102 sends fourth instruction information to first node 101.

[0310] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives fourth instruction information.

[0311] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device.

[0312] In some embodiments, the IoT resource configuration indicated by the fourth indication information may be different from or the same as the second resource configuration, and this disclosure does not limit this. The second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the IoT process when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0313] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device.

[0314] In some embodiments, the A-IoT resource configuration indicated by the fourth indication information may be different from or the same as the second resource configuration, and this disclosure does not limit this. The second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the A-IoT process when the first connection is not interrupted.

[0315] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fourth indication message to first node 101 via at least one of system message, RRC signaling, MAC CE, and DCI.

[0316] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fourth instruction message to first node 101 when it is necessary to provide a first resource configuration for first node 101.

[0317] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send fourth indication information to first node 101 based on a request from first node 101.

[0318] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fourth indication message to first node 101 when it detects a deterioration in cell signal quality.

[0319] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fourth indication message to first node 101 if it determines that the first resource configuration is different from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute IoT processes when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0320] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fourth indication message to first node 101 if it determines that the first resource configuration is different from the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node when the first connection is uninterrupted to execute the A-IoT process.

[0321] In some embodiments, step S2201a and step S2201b may be performed selectively.

[0322] In some embodiments, both steps S2201a and S2201b may be performed. For example, network device 102 indicates the identifier of the first resource configuration through third indication information and indicates the specific first resource configuration through fourth indication information.

[0323] In some embodiments, steps S2201a and S2201b may not be executed. For example, when the first node 101 determines the first resource configuration in other ways or based on instructions from other execution entities, steps S2201a and S2201b may not be executed.

[0324] Step S2202: First node 101 determines the first resource configuration.

[0325] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine the first resource configuration from the IoT resource configuration list based on third indication information.

[0326] The IoT resource configuration list may be pre-configured by the network device 102 to the first node 101, and the list may include at least one IoT resource configuration.

[0327] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine the first resource configuration from the A-IoT resource configuration list based on third indication information.

[0328] The A-IoT resource configuration list can be pre-configured by the network device 102 to the first node 101, and the list may include at least one A-IoT resource configuration.

[0329] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine the first resource configuration based on fourth indication information.

[0330] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute IoT processes when the first connection is uninterrupted.

[0331] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. The second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node when executing the A-IoT process without interruption of the first connection.

[0332] In one example, if the first node 101 does not receive the third indication information, the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0333] In one example, if the first node 101 does not receive the fourth instruction information, the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0334] In one example, if the first node 101 does not receive the third instruction information and does not receive the fourth instruction information, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0335] In one example, the first node 101 determines the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration in a predefined manner.

[0336] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0337] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 has not received a third instruction, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0338] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 has not received the fourth instruction information, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0339] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 has not received the third instruction information and has not received the fourth instruction information, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration.

[0340] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 receives a sixth indication message, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. The sixth indication message is used to indicate that the second resource configuration is available.

[0341] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 has not received the seventh indication information, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. The seventh indication information is used to indicate that the second resource configuration is unavailable.

[0342] In one example, if the first node 101 determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process (or execute an IoT process) in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first node 101 receives the eighth indication information, then the first node 101 can determine the first resource configuration based on the second resource configuration. The eighth indication information is used to indicate that the first resource configuration is determined based on the second resource configuration.

[0343] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the method by which the first node 101 determines the first resource configuration.

[0344] In some embodiments, after the first node 101 determines the first resource configuration, it can execute the A-IoT process (or execute the IoT process) based on the first resource configuration in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0345] In some embodiments, the communication method involved in this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2201a to S2202. For example, step S2201a may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2201b may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2201a+S2202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2201b+S2202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and step S2201a+step S2201b+S2202 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, but is not limited thereto.

[0346] In some embodiments, steps S2201a to S2202 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0347] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S2201a to S2202 is not limited.

[0348] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine the first resource configuration, thereby executing the IoT process or the A-IoT process based on the first resource configuration in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the availability and reliability of IoT technology and A-IoT technology.

[0349] Figure 2C is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 2C, the embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a communication method, which includes:

[0350] In step S2301, network device 102 sends the fifth instruction information to the first node 101.

[0351] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives the fifth instruction information.

[0352] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information is used to determine that the first resource configuration is available. The first resource configuration is the IoT resource configuration for the first node to execute IoT processes in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0353] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information is used to determine that the first resource configuration is available. The first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0354] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fifth indication message to first node 101 via at least one of system message, RRC signaling, MAC CE, and DCI.

[0355] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fifth indication message to first node 101 when it is necessary to inform first node 101 that the first resource configuration is available.

[0356] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fifth instruction message to first node 101 based on a request from first node 101.

[0357] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fifth indication message to first node 101 if it detects a deterioration in cell signal quality.

[0358] In some embodiments, network device 102 may send a fifth instruction message to first node 101 if it is necessary to activate the first resource configuration.

[0359] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include priority information.

[0360] In one example, the priority information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: priority information for IoT services; priority information for the first resource configuration; priority information for IoT devices.

[0361] In one example, the priority information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: priority information of A-IoT services; priority information of the first resource configuration; priority information of A-IoT devices.

[0362] For example, priority information can indicate that A-IoT service #1 has a higher priority than A-IoT service #3, and A-IoT service #3 has a higher priority than A-IoT service #2.

[0363] For example, priority information can indicate that IoT service #1 has a higher priority than IoT service #2, and IoT service #2 has a higher priority than IoT service #3.

[0364] For example, priority information can indicate that the priority of the first resource configuration #3 is higher than the priority of the first resource configuration #2, and the priority of the first resource configuration #2 is higher than the priority of the first resource configuration #1.

[0365] For example, priority information can indicate that A-IoT device #1 has a higher priority than A-IoT device #2, and A-IoT device #2 has a higher priority than A-IoT device #3.

[0366] For example, priority information can indicate that IoT device #1 has a higher priority than IoT device #3, and IoT device #3 has a higher priority than IoT device #4.

[0367] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include validity information. The first resource configuration is available or valid within the range specified by the validity information.

[0368] In one example, validity information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: IoT device information; region information; time period information; IoT business information.

[0369] In one example, validity information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: A-IoT device information; area information; time period information; A-IoT service information.

[0370] For example, when the validity information includes A-IoT device information, the first node 101 can determine the first A-IoT device indicated by the A-IoT device information, and the first resource configuration is available. The A-IoT device information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the type of the A-IoT device; the identifier of the A-IoT device. Specifically, the A-IoT device information may include, but is not limited to, the type of the first A-IoT device and / or the identifier of the first A-IoT device.

[0371] For example, if the validity information includes IoT device information, the first node 101 can determine the first IoT device indicated by the IoT device information, and the first resource configuration is available.

[0372] IoT device information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the type of IoT device; the identifier of the IoT device. Specifically, IoT device information may include, but is not limited to, the type of the first IoT device and / or the identifier of the first IoT device.

[0373] For example, if the validity information includes region information, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in the first region indicated by the region information.

[0374] Among them, regional information can be indicated at the granularity of geographical region, cell, tracking area (TA), registration area (RA), network region, etc.

[0375] The network area can be any one of the following: Public Land Mobile Network (PLMN) area, Stand-alone Non-Public Network (SNPN), or Public Network Integrated-Non-Public Network (PNI-NPN).

[0376] For example, the regional information can indicate geographic region #1, and the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in geographic region #1.

[0377] For example, the area information can indicate cell #1, cell #2, and cell #3. The first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in any of the cells #1, cell #2, and cell #3.

[0378] For example, the area information can indicate TA#1 and TA#2, and the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in TA#1 or TA#2.

[0379] For example, the area information can indicate RA#2, and the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in RA#2.

[0380] For example, the area information can indicate PLMN#1 and PLMN#3, and the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is in PLMN#1 or PLMN#3.

[0381] For example, if the validity information includes time period information, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available if it is within the first time period indicated by the time period information.

[0382] The start time of the first time period can be the time when the configuration information is received. Alternatively, the start time of the first time period can be the time when the A-IoT service (or IoT service) begins.

[0383] For example, when the validity information includes A-IoT service information, the first node 101 can determine the availability of the first A-IoT service indicated by the A-IoT service information. The A-IoT service information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the type of the A-IoT service; and the identifier of the A-IoT service. Specifically, the A-IoT service information may include the type of the first A-IoT service and / or the identifier of the first A-IoT service.

[0384] The identifier for A-IoT services may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: service ID; task ID; session ID.

[0385] The types of A-IoT services may include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: inventory; command. Commands may include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: write; read; enable; disable.

[0386] For example, if the validity information includes IoT service information, the first node 101 can determine the first IoT service indicated by the IoT service information, and the first resource configuration is available.

[0387] The IoT service information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the type of IoT service; the identifier of the IoT service. Specifically, the IoT service information may include the type of the first IoT service and / or the identifier of the first IoT service.

[0388] The identifier for IoT services may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: service ID; task ID; session ID.

[0389] The types of IoT services may include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: inventory; command. Commands may include, but are not limited to, at least one of the following: write; read; enable; disable.

[0390] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the specific content of the validity information.

[0391] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include priority information and validity information.

[0392] In some embodiments, the fifth instruction information may include other information, which is not limited herein.

[0393] In step S2302, the first node 101 determines that the first resource configuration is available.

[0394] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may determine that the first resource configuration is available based on the fifth indication information.

[0395] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include priority information. Specifically, the priority information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: priority information of A-IoT services (or IoT services); priority information of the first resource configuration; and priority information of A-IoT devices (or IoT devices).

[0396] In one example, the first node 101 can determine the availability of the highest priority first resource configuration based on priority information.

[0397] For example, priority information can indicate that A-IoT service #1 has a higher priority than A-IoT service #3, and A-IoT service #3 has a higher priority than A-IoT service #2. The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration corresponding to A-IoT service #1 is available.

[0398] For example, priority information can indicate that IoT service #1 has a higher priority than IoT service #2, and IoT service #2 has a higher priority than IoT service #3. The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration corresponding to IoT service #1 is available.

[0399] For example, priority information can indicate that the priority of the first resource configuration #3 is higher than the priority of the first resource configuration #2, and the priority of the first resource configuration #2 is higher than the priority of the first resource configuration #1. The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration #3 is available.

[0400] For example, priority information can indicate that A-IoT device #1 has a higher priority than A-IoT device #2, and A-IoT device #2 has a higher priority than A-IoT device #3. The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration corresponding to A-IoT device #1 is available.

[0401] For example, priority information can indicate that IoT device #1 has a higher priority than IoT device #3, and IoT device #3 has a higher priority than IoT device #4. First node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration corresponding to IoT device #1 is available.

[0402] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include validity information, specifically, the validity information may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: A-IoT device information (or IoT device information); area information; time period information; A-IoT service information (or IoT service information).

[0403] In one example, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available based on the validity information.

[0404] For example, the validity information includes A-IoT device information, which is used to indicate the first A-IoT device.

[0405] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available if it supports communication with the first A-IoT device.

[0406] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available while communicating with the first A-IoT device.

[0407] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is about to communicate with the first A-IoT device.

[0408] For example, the validity information includes IoT device information, which is used to indicate the first IoT device.

[0409] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available if it supports communication with the first IoT device.

[0410] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available while communicating with the first IoT device.

[0411] The first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available when it is about to communicate with the first IoT device.

[0412] For example, if the validity information does not include A-IoT device information, such as network device 102 not being configured with A-IoT device information, then the first node 101 may default to using the A-IoT device information associated with the current A-IoT process, or default to using the A-IoT device information associated with the upcoming A-IoT process.

[0413] For example, if the validity information does not include IoT device information, such as network device 102 not being configured with IoT device information, then the first node 101 may default to using the IoT device information associated with the current IoT process, or default to using the IoT device information associated with the IoT process that is about to begin.

[0414] For example, the validity information does not include A-IoT device information. For the second A-IoT device, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available, and the second A-IoT device is an A-IoT device associated with the A-IoT process. The A-IoT process is either a currently ongoing A-IoT process or an A-IoT process that is about to begin.

[0415] For example, the validity information does not include A-IoT device information. For the second A-IoT device, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available, and the second A-IoT device can also be any A-IoT device. That is, since the validity information does not include A-IoT device information, the first node 101 determines that the first resource configuration is available for any A-IoT device.

[0416] For example, the validity information does not include IoT device information. For the second IoT device, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available, and the second IoT device is an IoT device associated with the IoT process. This IoT process is either a currently ongoing IoT process or an IoT process that is about to begin.

[0417] For example, the validity information does not include IoT device information. For the second IoT device, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available, and the second IoT device can be any IoT device. That is, since the validity information does not include IoT device information, the first node 101 determines that the first resource configuration is available for any IoT device.

[0418] For example, the validity information includes region information, which indicates a first region. If the first node 101 is located within the first region, it can be determined that the first resource configuration is available.

[0419] For example, if the validity information does not include area information, such as network device 102 not being configured with area information, the first node 101 may default to the current cell, and the first resource configuration may be available. Alternatively, the first node 101 may default to a cell with the same frequency as the current cell, and the first resource configuration may be available. Or, the first node 101 may default to a cell belonging to the same registration area, tracking area, and / or network area as the current cell, and the first resource configuration may be available.

[0420] The current cell is either the cell where the first node 101 receives the first resource configuration or the cell where the first connection is interrupted.

[0421] For example, if the validity information does not include regional information, and the first node 101 is located in the second region, it can be determined that the first resource configuration is available.

[0422] The second area may include, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: the first community; the second community; or the third community.

[0423] The first cell is the cell in which the first node 101 receives the configuration information and / or the cell in which the first node 101 is located when the first connection is interrupted.

[0424] The second cell is a cell with the same frequency as the first cell.

[0425] The third cell is a cell that belongs to the same registration area, tracking area, and / or network area as the first cell.

[0426] For example, the validity information includes time period information, which indicates a first time period. If the first node 101 is within the first time period, it can be determined that the first resource configuration is available.

[0427] For example, the validity information does not include time period information. For instance, if network device 102 is not configured with area information, the first node 101 may default to having a message in the first resource configuration before the first operation is executed. The first operation includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: reconfiguration operation, release operation, and configuration deletion operation.

[0428] For example, if the validity information does not include regional information, the first node 101 can determine that the first resource configuration is available without performing the first operation.

[0429] The first operation includes, but is not limited to, at least one of the following: reconfiguration operation, release operation, and configuration deletion operation.

[0430] For example, the validity information includes A-IoT service information, which is used to indicate the first A-IoT service.

[0431] Among them, the first node 101 is executing the first A-IoT service and has determined that the first resource configuration is available.

[0432] Among them, the first node 101 is about to execute the first A-IoT service and determine that the first resource configuration is available.

[0433] Among them, the first node 101 supports the execution of the first A-IoT service and determines that the first resource configuration is available.

[0434] For example, the validity information includes IoT service information, which is used to indicate the first IoT service.

[0435] Among them, the first node 101 is executing the first IoT service and has determined that the first resource configuration is available.

[0436] Among them, the first node 101 is about to execute the first IoT service and determine that the first resource configuration is available.

[0437] Among them, the first node 101 supports the execution of the first IoT service and determines that the first resource configuration is available.

[0438] For example, if the validity information does not include A-IoT service information, such as network device 102 not being configured with A-IoT service information, the first node 101 may default to the availability of the first resource configuration for the currently executing A-IoT service. Alternatively, the first node 101 may default to the availability of the first resource configuration for the A-IoT service to be executed.

[0439] For example, the validity information does not include A-IoT service information, and the first node 101 is executing a second A-IoT service, determining that the first resource configuration is available. The second A-IoT service is an A-IoT service associated with the A-IoT process.

[0440] For example, the validity information does not include A-IoT service information, and the first node 101 is about to execute the second A-IoT service, determining that the first resource configuration is available. The second A-IoT service is an A-IoT service associated with the A-IoT process.

[0441] For example, the validity information does not include A-IoT service information, and the first node 101 supports executing the second A-IoT service, determining that the first resource configuration is available. The second A-IoT service is an A-IoT service associated with the A-IoT process.

[0442] For example, if the validity information does not include IoT service information, such as network device 102 not being configured with IoT service information, the first node 101 may default to the availability of the first resource configuration for the currently executing IoT service. Alternatively, the first node 101 may default to the availability of the first resource configuration for the IoT service to be executed.

[0443] For example, the validity information does not include IoT service information, the first node 101 is executing a second IoT service, and determines that the first resource configuration is available. The second IoT service is an IoT service associated with the IoT process.

[0444] For example, the validity information does not include IoT service information, and the first node 101 is about to execute the second IoT service, determining that the first resource configuration is available. The second IoT service is an IoT service associated with the IoT process.

[0445] For example, the validity information does not include IoT service information, but the first node 101 supports executing the second IoT service and determines that the first resource configuration is available. The second IoT service is an IoT service associated with the IoT process.

[0446] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information may include priority information and validity information. The first node 101 may determine that the first resource configuration is available according to the validity information, and the available first resource configuration has the highest priority.

[0447] The above is merely an illustrative example, and this disclosure does not limit the scheme for the first node to determine the availability of the first resource configuration.

[0448] In some embodiments, the first resource configuration may be unavailable.

[0449] For example, if the first resource configuration exceeds the validity period, such as exceeding the first time period indicated by the time period information in the validity information, then the first resource configuration is unavailable.

[0450] For example, if the first resource configuration is outside the valid region, such as outside the first region indicated by the region information in the validity information, then the first resource configuration is unavailable.

[0451] For example, if the first node 101 performs an RRC state transition, such as from a connected state to an idle state or an inactive state, then the first resource configuration becomes unavailable.

[0452] For example, if the first node 101 performs an RRC state transition, such as from an idle or inactive state to a connected state, then the first resource configuration becomes unavailable.

[0453] For example, if the first node 101 receives a new A-IoT resource configuration from the network device, the previous first resource configuration becomes unavailable.

[0454] For example, if the new A-IoT resource configuration covers the previous first resource configuration, the first resource configuration is unavailable.

[0455] In some embodiments, the communication method involved in this disclosure may include at least one of steps S2301 to S2302. For example, step S2301 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, step S2302 may be implemented as a standalone embodiment, and steps S2301+S2302 may be implemented as standalone embodiments, but are not limited thereto.

[0456] In some embodiments, steps S2301 to S2302 are optional, and one or more of these steps may be omitted or substituted in different embodiments.

[0457] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S2301 to S2302 is not limited.

[0458] In the above embodiments, the first node can determine that the first resource configuration is available based on the fifth indication information sent by the network device, so that the A-IoT process can be executed using the first resource configuration in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the availability and reliability of A-IoT technology.

[0459] In some embodiments, the scheme of FIG2A can be combined with the scheme of FIG2B. That is, after the first node determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, it can determine the first resource configuration. Accordingly, steps S2101 to S2102 can be executed first, and further, steps S2201a to S2202 can be executed.

[0460] Alternatively, the first node first determines the first resource configuration, and then determines whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. Accordingly, steps S2201a to S2202 can be executed first, followed by steps S2101 to S2102.

[0461] In some embodiments, the scheme of FIG2A can be combined with the scheme of FIG2C. That is, after the first node determines that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, it can determine that the first resource configuration is available. Accordingly, steps S2101 to S2102 can be executed first, and further, steps S2301 to S2302 can be executed.

[0462] Alternatively, the first node can first determine that the first resource configuration is available, and then determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event that the first connection is interrupted. Accordingly, steps S2301 to S2302 can be executed first, and then steps S2101 to S2102 can be executed.

[0463] In some embodiments, the scheme of FIG2B can be combined with the scheme of FIG2C. That is, the first node can first determine the first resource configuration and then determine that the first resource configuration is available. Accordingly, steps S2201a to S2202 can be executed first, and further, steps S2301 to S2302 can be executed.

[0464] In some embodiments, the scheme of FIG2A can be combined with the schemes of FIG2B and FIG2C. That is, the first node can first determine that the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, then determine the first resource configuration, and further determine that the first resource configuration is available. Accordingly, steps S2101 to S2102 can be executed first, and further, steps S2201a to S2202 can be executed, followed by steps S2301 to S2302.

[0465] Alternatively, the first node first determines the first resource configuration, then determines that the first resource configuration is available, and further determines whether network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption. Accordingly, steps S2201a to S2202 can be executed first, then steps S2301 to S2302, and further steps S2101 to S2102 can be executed.

[0466] The above is merely an illustrative example. The solutions in Figures 2A, 2B, and 2C can be implemented independently, in pairs, or in combination of all three. This disclosure does not limit the implementation of these solutions.

[0467] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the availability and reliability of A-IoT technology.

[0468] Figure 3A is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3A, the present disclosure relates to a communication method that can be executed by a first node 101, and the method includes:

[0469] Step S3101: Obtain the first information.

[0470] In some embodiments, the first information may be information used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0471] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may obtain the first information from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may also receive the first information sent by other entities.

[0472] In some embodiments, the first node 101 obtains first information determined according to predefined rules.

[0473] In some embodiments, the first node 101 processes the information to obtain the first information.

[0474] In some embodiments, step S3101 is omitted, the first node 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the first node 101 obtains the first information based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above function is a default or default setting.

[0475] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3101 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0476] Step S3102: Determine whether network device 102 allows first node 101 to execute A-IoT process in the event of first connection interruption.

[0477] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3102 can be found in optional implementations of step S2102 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0478] In some embodiments, steps S3101 to S3102 are optional execution steps.

[0479] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S3101 to S3102 is not limited.

[0480] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, thereby improving the usability of A-IoT technology.

[0481] Figure 3B is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3B, the present disclosure relates to a communication method that can be executed by a first node 101, and the method includes:

[0482] Step S3201: Obtain the first information.

[0483] In some embodiments, the first information may be information used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0484] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may obtain the first information from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may also receive the first information sent by other entities.

[0485] In some embodiments, the first node 101 obtains first information determined according to predefined rules.

[0486] In some embodiments, the first node 101 processes the information to obtain the first information.

[0487] In some embodiments, step S3201 is omitted, the first node 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the first information, or the first node 101 obtains the first information based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above function is a default or default setting.

[0488] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3201 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0489] Step S3202: Determine whether network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0490] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3202 can be found in optional implementations of step S2102 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0491] Step S3203a: Obtain the third instruction information.

[0492] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration.

[0493] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may obtain the third indication information from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may also receive third indication information sent by other entities.

[0494] In some embodiments, the first node 101 obtains third instruction information determined according to predefined rules.

[0495] In some embodiments, the first node 101 processes the information to obtain the third indication information.

[0496] In some embodiments, step S3203a is omitted, the first node 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the third instruction information, or the first node 101 obtains the third instruction information based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above function is default or default.

[0497] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3203a can be found in optional implementations of step S2201a in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0498] Step S3203b: Obtain the fourth instruction information.

[0499] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device.

[0500] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may obtain the fourth indication information from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may also receive the fourth indication information sent by other entities.

[0501] In some embodiments, the first node 101 obtains fourth instruction information determined according to predefined rules.

[0502] In some embodiments, the first node 101 processes the information to obtain the fourth instruction information.

[0503] In some embodiments, step S3203b is omitted, the first node 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fourth indication information, or the first node 101 obtains the fourth indication information based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above function is a default or default setting.

[0504] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3203b can be found in optional implementations of step S2201b in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0505] Step S3204: Determine the first resource configuration.

[0506] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3204 can be found in optional implementations of step S2202 in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0507] Step S3205: Obtain the fifth instruction information.

[0508] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information is used to determine that the first resource configuration is available. The first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0509] In some embodiments, the first node 101 may obtain the fifth indication information from the network device 102, but is not limited thereto, and may also receive the fifth indication information sent by other entities.

[0510] In some embodiments, the first node 101 obtains fifth instruction information determined according to predefined rules.

[0511] In some embodiments, the first node 101 processes the information to obtain the fifth instruction information.

[0512] In some embodiments, step S3205 is omitted, the first node 101 autonomously implements the function indicated by the fifth instruction information, or the first node 101 obtains the fifth instruction information based on predefined rules or protocol agreements, or the above function is default or default.

[0513] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3205 can be found in optional implementations of step S2301 in FIG2C and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0514] Step S3206: Determine that the first resource configuration is available.

[0515] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3206 can be found in optional implementations of step S2302 in FIG2C and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0516] In some embodiments, steps S3201 to S3206 are optional execution steps.

[0517] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S3201 to S3206 is not limited.

[0518] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption and determine the available first resource configuration, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology.

[0519] Figure 3C is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3C, the present disclosure relates to a communication method that can be executed by a network device 102, and the method includes:

[0520] Step S3301: Send the first message.

[0521] In some embodiments, the first information may be information used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0522] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends first information to first node 101.

[0523] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives first information.

[0524] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3301 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0525] In the above embodiments, the network device can send first information to the first node to clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption. This is simple to implement, highly available, and improves the reliability of executing the A-IoT process.

[0526] Figure 3D is an interactive schematic diagram of a communication method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in Figure 3D, the present disclosure relates to a communication method that can be executed by a network device 102, and the method includes:

[0527] Step S3401: Send the first message.

[0528] In some embodiments, the first information may be information used to determine whether the network device 102 allows the first node 101 to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0529] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends first information to first node 101.

[0530] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives first information.

[0531] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3401 can be found in optional implementations of step S2101 in FIG2A and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2A, which will not be repeated here.

[0532] Step S3402a: Send the third instruction information.

[0533] In some embodiments, the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration.

[0534] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends third instruction information to first node 101.

[0535] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives third instruction information.

[0536] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3402a can be found in optional implementations of step S2201a in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0537] Step S3402b: Send the fourth instruction message.

[0538] In some embodiments, the fourth indication information is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device.

[0539] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends a fourth instruction message to first node 101.

[0540] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives fourth instruction information.

[0541] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3402b can be found in optional implementations of step S2201b in FIG2B and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2B, which will not be repeated here.

[0542] Step S3403: Send the fifth instruction message.

[0543] In some embodiments, the fifth indication information is used to determine that the first resource configuration is available. The first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration used by the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption.

[0544] In some embodiments, network device 102 sends a fifth instruction message to first node 101.

[0545] In some embodiments, the first node 101 receives the fifth instruction information.

[0546] In some embodiments, optional implementations of step S3403 can be found in optional implementations of step S2301 in FIG2C and other related parts in the embodiments involved in FIG2C, which will not be repeated here.

[0547] In some embodiments, steps S3401 to S3403 are optional execution steps.

[0548] In some embodiments, the execution order of steps S3401 to S3403 is not limited.

[0549] The above embodiments clarify the behavior of the first node in the event of a first connection interruption, and enable the first node to determine the available first resource configuration, thereby improving the availability of A-IoT technology and the reliability of executing A-IoT processes.

[0550] The above process is further illustrated with examples below.

[0551] Taking the first node as the terminal as an example, the terminal, acting as a reader, can be called UEreader. UEreader receives A-IoT configuration information from the network device. Based on the A-IoT configuration information of the network device (hereinafter referred to as the network side), it determines whether the network device allows UEreader to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a disconnection and whether there are available A-IoT resource configurations. If allowed and there are available A-IoT resource configurations, the resources are considered valid, and communication with the A-IoT device is based on these resource configurations.

[0552] Among them, A-IoT configuration information can be sent to the UE Reader through proprietary signaling such as Radio Resource Reconfiguration (RRCReconfiguration) messages or Radio Resource Control Release (RRCRelease) messages.

[0553] Whether or not permission is permitted can be determined in at least one of the following ways:

[0554] Method 1: The first indication information is used to explicitly indicate whether the UEreader allows the use of A-IoT configuration in the event of a disconnection. Further, it can be used to indicate available states, including idle state, inactive state, RLF, mobility, etc. Based on the first indication information, the UEreader determines whether the network side allows the use of A-IoT resource configuration to execute the A-IoT process in the current state.

[0555] Method 2, second indication information, the second indication information instructs the UEreader to perform A-IoT process A-IoT resource configuration in the case of disconnection. If the network side configures A-IoT resource configuration for the UEreader, it is considered that the A-IoT process can be performed in the current state using A-IoT resource configuration. Otherwise, it is considered that it is not allowed. The UEreader can determine whether the network side allows the UEreader to perform A-IoT process in the case of disconnection based on whether the configuration is present.

[0556] Furthermore, if the network side does not send the first indication information and / or the second indication information, i.e. the configuration fields are defaulted, it is assumed that the network side does not allow the execution of the A-IoT process using the A-IoT resource configuration in the current state.

[0557] Determining whether A-IoT resource configurations are available can be based on at least one of the following:

[0558] First, the A-IoT configuration can be determined based on at least one of the following:

[0559] The A-IoT resource configuration identifier is used to index at least one configuration in the configuration list configured by the terminal. The configuration list may be an A-IoT resource configuration list for executing the A-IoT process in the connected state, provided to the UEreader via dedicated signaling. Alternatively, it may be an A-IoT resource configuration list for executing the A-IoT process in the disconnected state, pre-configured or configured to the UEreader via independent signaling.

[0560] A-IoT resource configuration, the first configuration indicates the resource configuration used for communication between the UEreader and the A-IoT device. The A-IoT resource configuration can be A-IoT resources that are independent of the A-IoT process executed in the connected state, or it can be the same as the A-IoT resources that are executed in the connected state.

[0561] If it is determined that the network side allows the UEreader to execute the A-IoT process in the case of disconnection, the corresponding A-IoT configuration can be determined based on the A-IoT resource configuration identifier or the A-IoT resource configuration. If neither is available, then the A-IoT configuration parameters used in the connected state can be used in the A-IoT process in the disconnected state.

[0562] Then, confirm that A-IoT is available:

[0563] The A-IoT resource configuration priority information can be used to indicate that in the event of configuration conflicts or limited memory, high-priority A-IoT configurations should be applied first, or A-IoT data corresponding to low-priority configurations should be discarded first. The A-IoT resource configuration priority information can be expressed in the form of configuration priority, service priority, or device priority.

[0564] Alternatively, based on the configured valid range information, the configured valid range information is used to indicate at least one of the following: the UEreader determines whether it is within the configured valid range according to at least one of the configured valid range information, such as supporting, being, or about to communicate with available A-IoT devices, residing within the valid area, being within the valid time period, supporting, being, or about to execute available A-IoT services.

[0565] Available A-IoT device information: device type, device identifier. If not configured, the default information is the A-IoT device associated with the current or upcoming process.

[0566] Available area information: geographical area, cell / TA / RA / PLMN list. If not configured, it can default to the current cell, a cell with the same frequency as the current cell, or a cell belonging to the same TA / RA / PLMN. The current cell is the cell in which the UEreader receives A-IoT configuration information or a cell that has been disconnected.

[0567] Available time information: The time can start from the moment the terminal receives the A-IoT configuration information, or from the moment the A-IoT service starts. If no configuration is configured, the A-IoT configuration will remain valid until it is reconfigured, released, or deleted.

[0568] Available A-IoT service information, service type, service identifier (e.g., service ID, task ID, session ID), A-IoT service such as inventory, command, and further include write, read, enable, disable, but not limited to these. If not configured, it will be applied by default to the currently running A-IoT service process.

[0569] This disclosure also proposes an apparatus for implementing any of the above methods. For example, an apparatus is proposed that includes units or modules for implementing the steps performed by each node (e.g., a first node, a network device) in any of the above methods.

[0570] It should be understood that the division of units or modules in the above device is only a logical functional division. In actual implementation, they can be fully or partially integrated into a single physical entity, or they can be physically separated. Furthermore, the units or modules in the device can be implemented by a processor calling software: for example, the device includes a processor connected to a memory containing instructions. The processor calls the instructions stored in the memory to implement any of the above methods or to implement the functions of the units or modules in the above device. The processor can be, for example, a general-purpose processor, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU) or a microprocessor, and the memory can be internal or external to the device. Alternatively, the units or modules in the device can be implemented in the form of hardware circuits. The functionality of some or all of the units or modules can be achieved through the design of these hardware circuits, which can be understood as one or more processors. For example, in one implementation, the hardware circuit is an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The functionality of some or all of the units or modules is achieved through the design of the logical relationships between the components within the circuit. In another implementation, the hardware circuit can be implemented using a programmable logic device (PLD). Taking a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) as an example, it can include a large number of logic gates. The connection relationships between the logic gates are configured through configuration files, thereby achieving the functionality of some or all of the units or modules. All units or modules of the above device can be implemented entirely through processor-called software, entirely through hardware circuits, or partially through processor-called software with the remaining parts implemented through hardware circuits.

[0571] In this embodiment, the processor is a circuit with signal processing capabilities. In one implementation, the processor can be a circuit with instruction read and execute capabilities, such as a Central Processing Unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a graphics processing unit (GPU) (which can be understood as a microprocessor), or a digital signal processor (DSP). In another implementation, the processor can implement certain functions through the logical relationships of hardware circuits. The logical relationships of the aforementioned hardware circuits are fixed or reconfigurable. For example, the processor is a hardware circuit implemented using an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) or a programmable logic device (PLD), such as an FPGA. In a reconfigurable hardware circuit, the process of the processor loading a configuration document and configuring the hardware circuit can be understood as the process of the processor loading instructions to implement the functions of some or all of the above units or modules. Furthermore, it can also be a hardware circuit designed for artificial intelligence, which can be understood as an ASIC, such as a Neural Network Processing Unit (NPU), a Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), or a Deep Learning Processing Unit (DPU).

[0572] Figure 4A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first node proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4A, the first node 4100 may include at least one of a transceiver module 4101 and a processing module 4102.

[0573] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is configured to receive first information sent by a network device.

[0574] In some embodiments, the processing module 4102 is configured to determine, based on the first information, whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, wherein the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0575] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4101 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the first node 4100 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2201a, S2201b, and S2301, but not limited thereto), which will not be described in detail here.

[0576] In some embodiments, the processing module 4102 is used to execute at least one of the other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2202, and S2302, but not limited thereto) executed by the first node 4100 in any of the above methods, which will not be described in detail here.

[0577] Figure 4B is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network device proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. As shown in Figure 4B, the network device 4200 may include a transceiver module 4201.

[0578] In some embodiments, the transceiver module 4201 is configured to send first information to a first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

[0579] Optionally, the transceiver module 4201 is used to perform at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving performed by the network device 4200 in any of the above methods (e.g., steps S2101, S2201a, S2201b, and S2301, but not limited thereto), which will not be elaborated here.

[0580] In some embodiments, the transceiver module may include a transmitting module and / or a receiving module, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the transceiver module may be interchangeable with a transceiver.

[0581] In some embodiments, the processing module may be a single module or may include multiple sub-modules. Optionally, the multiple sub-modules may each perform all or part of the steps required by the processing module. Optionally, the processing module may be interchangeable with a processor.

[0582] Figure 5A is a schematic diagram of the structure of the communication device 5100 proposed in an embodiment of this disclosure. The communication device 5100 may be a node or device (e.g., a first node, a network device), or a chip, chip system, or processor that supports the node device in implementing any of the above methods. The communication device 5100 can be used to implement the methods described in the above method embodiments, and for details, please refer to the description in the above method embodiments.

[0583] As shown in Figure 5A, the communication device 5100 includes one or more processors 5101. The processor 5101 can be a general-purpose processor or a dedicated processor, such as a baseband processor or a central processing unit (CPU). The baseband processor can be used to process communication protocols and communication data, while the CPU can be used to control communication devices (e.g., base stations, baseband chips, terminal devices, terminal device chips, DUs or CUs, etc.), execute programs, and process program data. Optionally, the communication device 5100 can be used to execute any of the above methods. Optionally, one or more processors 5101 can be used to invoke instructions to cause the communication device 5100 to execute any of the above methods.

[0584] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more transceivers 5102. When the communication device 5100 includes one or more transceivers 5102, the transceiver 5102 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above method (e.g., steps S2101, S2201a, S2201b, S2301, but not limited thereto), and the processor 5101 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2202, S2302, but not limited thereto). In optional embodiments, the transceiver may include a receiver and / or a transmitter, which may be separate or integrated. Optionally, the terms transceiver, transceiver unit, transceiver, transceiver circuit, interface circuit, interface, etc., can be used interchangeably; the terms transmitter, transmitting unit, transmitter, transmitting circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably; and the terms receiver, receiving unit, receiver, receiving circuit, etc., can be used interchangeably.

[0585] In some embodiments, the communication device 5100 further includes one or more memories 5103 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5103 may be located outside the communication device 5100. In optional embodiments, the communication device 5100 may include one or more interface circuits 5104. Optionally, the interface circuits 5104 are connected to the memories 5103 and can be used to receive data from the memories 5103 or other devices, and to send data to the memories 5103 or other devices. For example, the interface circuits 5104 can read data stored in the memories 5103 and send the data to the processor 5101.

[0586] The communication device 5100 described in the above embodiments may be a network device, but the scope of the communication device 5100 described in this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the structure of the communication device 5100 may not be limited by FIG. 5A. The communication device may be a standalone device or a part of a larger device. For example, the communication device may be: (1) a standalone integrated circuit IC, or chip, or chip system or subsystem; (2) a collection of one or more ICs, optionally, the IC collection may also include storage components for storing data and programs; (3) an ASIC, such as a modem; (4) a module that can be embedded in other devices; (5) a receiver, terminal device, smart terminal device, cellular phone, wireless device, handheld device, mobile unit, vehicle device, network device, cloud device, artificial intelligence device, etc.; (6) others, etc.

[0587] Figure 5B is a schematic diagram of the structure of chip 5200 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. For cases where the communication device 5100 can be a chip or a chip system, please refer to the schematic diagram of chip 5200 shown in Figure 5B, but it is not limited thereto.

[0588] Chip 5200 includes one or more processors 5201. Chip 5200 is used to perform any of the methods described above.

[0589] In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more interface circuits 5202. Optionally, terms such as interface circuit, interface, and transceiver pin can be used interchangeably. In some embodiments, chip 5200 further includes one or more memories 5203 for storing data. Optionally, all or part of the memories 5203 may be located outside of chip 5200. Optionally, interface circuit 5202 is connected to memory 5203, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to receive data from memory 5203 or other devices, and interface circuit 5202 can be used to send data to memory 5203 or other devices. For example, interface circuit 5202 can read data stored in memory 5203 and send the data to processor 5201.

[0590] In some embodiments, the interface circuit 5202 performs at least one of the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method (e.g., steps S2101, S2201a, S2201b, and S2301, but not limited thereto). The interface circuit 5202 performing the communication steps such as sending and / or receiving in the above-described method refers, for example, to the interface circuit 5202 performing data interaction between the processor 5201, the chip 5200, the memory 5203, or the transceiver device. In some embodiments, the processor 5201 performs at least one of other steps (e.g., steps S2102, S2202, and S2302, but not limited thereto).

[0591] The modules and / or devices described in the various embodiments, such as virtual devices, physical devices, and chips, can be combined or separated arbitrarily as needed. Optionally, some or all steps can also be performed collaboratively by multiple modules and / or devices, which is not limited here.

[0592] This disclosure also proposes a storage medium storing instructions that, when executed on the communication device 5100, cause the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the storage medium is an electronic storage medium. Optionally, the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a storage medium readable by other devices. Optionally, the storage medium may be a non-transitory storage medium, but not limited thereto; it may also be a temporary storage medium.

[0593] This disclosure also provides a program product that, when executed by the communication device 5100, causes the communication device 5100 to perform any of the above methods. Optionally, the program product is a computer program product.

[0594] This disclosure also proposes a computer program that, when run on a computer, causes the computer to perform any of the above methods.

[0595] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0596] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0597] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by the first node and includes: Receive the first message sent by the network device; Based on the first information, it is determined whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, where the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes: The first indication information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first indication information is also used to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node determines that it is in a first state.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first state includes at least one of the following: Idle state; Inactive state; Radio link failure (RLF) status; Mobility status.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first information includes: The second instruction information is used to indicate the first resource configuration, which is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

6. The method according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The method further includes: Determine the first resource configuration; wherein the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration executed by the first node in the event of the first connection interruption.

7. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Determining the first resource configuration includes: Receive third indication information sent by the network device; wherein the third indication information is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration; Based on the third indication information, the first resource configuration is determined in the A-IoT resource configuration list.

8. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Determining the first resource configuration includes: The network device receives a fourth indication message; wherein the fourth indication message is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device. Based on the fourth indication information, the first resource configuration is determined.

9. The method according to claim 6, characterized in that, Determining the first resource configuration includes: The first resource configuration is determined based on the second resource configuration; wherein the second resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration for the first node to execute the A-IoT process when the first connection is not interrupted.

10. The method according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, The method further includes: The network device receives a fifth indication message; wherein the fifth indication message is used to determine that a first resource configuration is available, and the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration performed by the first node in the event of a first connection interruption.

11. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: The fifth indication information includes priority information, and according to the priority information, the first resource configuration with the highest priority is determined to be available.

12. The method according to claim 11, characterized in that, The priority information includes at least one of the following: Priority information for A-IoT services; Priority information for the first resource allocation; Priority information for A-IoT devices.

13. The method according to claim 10, characterized in that, The method further includes: The fifth indication information includes validity information, and the first resource configuration is determined to be available based on the validity information.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information includes A-IoT device information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available based on the validity information includes at least one of the following: Supports communication with the first A-IoT device to determine if the first resource configuration is available; Communicating with the first A-IoT device to determine that the first resource configuration is available; It will soon communicate with the first A-IoT device to confirm that the first resource configuration is available; The first A-IoT device is the A-IoT device indicated by the A-IoT device information.

15. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information does not include A-IoT device information. Determining the availability of the first resource configuration based on the validity information includes: For the second A-IoT device, it is determined that the first resource configuration is available, and the second A-IoT device is an A-IoT device associated with the A-IoT process.

16. The method according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that, The A-IoT device information includes at least one of the following: Types of A-IoT devices; Identification of A-IoT devices.

17. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information includes region information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available based on the validity information includes: If the resource is located within a first region, the first resource configuration is determined to be available; wherein, the first region is the region indicated by the region information.

18. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information does not include regional information. Determining the availability of the first resource configuration based on the validity information includes: If the second region is in effect, the first resource configuration is confirmed to be available. The second region includes at least one of the following: The first cell is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted. The second cell is a cell on the same frequency as the first cell, and the first cell is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted. The third cell is a cell that belongs to the same registration area, tracking area, and / or network area as the first cell, and the first cell is the cell that received the configuration information and / or the cell where the first node was located when the first connection was interrupted.

19. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information includes time period information, and determining the availability of the first resource configuration based on the validity information includes: Within a first time period, it is determined that the first resource configuration is available; wherein, the first time period is the time period indicated by the time period information.

20. The method according to claim 19, characterized in that, The start time of the first time period is at least one of the following: The moment the configuration information is received; The moment when A-IoT business began.

21. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information does not include time period information. Determining the availability of the first resource configuration based on the validity information includes: The first operation was not performed, and it was determined that the first resource configuration was available; wherein the first operation includes at least one of a reconfiguration operation, a release operation, and a configuration deletion operation.

22. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information includes A-IoT service information, and determining that the first resource configuration is available based on the validity information includes at least one of the following: The first A-IoT service is being executed, and it has been determined that the first resource configuration is available. The first A-IoT service is about to be executed, and it has been confirmed that the first resource configuration is available. Support the execution of the first A-IoT service and determine that the first resource configuration is available; The first A-IoT service is the A-IoT service indicated by the A-IoT service information.

23. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, The validity information does not include A-IoT service information. Determining that the first resource configuration is available based on the validity information includes at least one of the following: The second A-IoT service is being executed, and the first resource configuration has been determined to be available; The second A-IoT service is about to be executed, and it has been confirmed that the first resource configuration is available. Support the execution of a second A-IoT service and determine that the first resource configuration is available; The second A-IoT service is an A-IoT service associated with the A-IoT process.

24. The method according to claim 22 or 23, characterized in that, The A-IoT service information includes at least one of the following: Types of A-IoT services; Identifier for A-IoT services.

25. A communication method, characterized in that, The method is executed by a network device and includes: Send first information to the first node; wherein the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, and the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

26. The method according to claim 25, characterized in that, The first information includes any one of the following: First indication information, the first indication information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption; The second instruction information is used to indicate the first resource configuration, which is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

27. The method according to claim 26, characterized in that, The first indication information is also used to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption when the first node determines that it is in a first state.

28. The method according to claim 27, characterized in that, The first state includes at least one of the following: Idle state; Inactive state; Radio link failure (RLF) status; Mobility status.

29. The method according to any one of claims 25-28, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a third indication message to the first node; wherein the third indication message is used to indicate the identifier of the first resource configuration, the first resource configuration being the A-IoT resource configuration executed by the first node in the event of the first connection interruption.

30. The method according to any one of claims 25-28, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a fourth indication message to the first node; wherein the fourth indication message is used to indicate the A-IoT resource configuration for communication between the first node and the A-IoT device, and the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration in which the first node executes the A-IoT process in the event of the first connection interruption.

31. The method according to any one of claims 25-30, characterized in that, The method further includes: Send a fifth indication message to the first node; wherein the fifth indication message is used to determine that a first resource configuration is available, and the first resource configuration is the A-IoT resource configuration performed by the first node in the event of the first connection interruption.

32. The method according to claim 31, characterized in that, The fifth indication information includes priority information.

33. The method according to claim 32, characterized in that, The priority information includes at least one of the following: Priority information for A-IoT services; Priority information for the first resource allocation; Priority information for A-IoT devices.

34. The method according to claim 32, characterized in that, The fifth instruction information includes validity information.

35. The method according to claim 34, characterized in that, The validity information includes at least one of the following: A-IoT device information; Regional information; Time period information; A-IoT business information.

36. The method according to claim 35, characterized in that, The A-IoT device information includes at least one of the following: Types of A-IoT devices; Identification of A-IoT devices.

37. The method according to claim 35, characterized in that, The time period information is used to indicate a first time period, the start time of which is at least one of the following: The moment the configuration information is received; The moment when A-IoT business began.

38. The method according to claim 35, characterized in that, The A-IoT service information includes at least one of the following: Types of A-IoT services; Identifier for A-IoT services.

39. A first node, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is configured to receive the first information sent by the network device; The processing module is configured to determine, based on the first information, whether the network device allows the first node to execute the A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, wherein the first connection is the connection between the first node and the network device.

40. A network device, characterized in that, include: The transceiver module is configured to send first information to a first node; wherein, the first information is used by the first node to determine whether the network device allows the first node to execute an A-IoT process in the event of a first connection interruption, the first connection... It is the connection between the first node and the network device.

41. A first node, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The processor is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 1-24.

42. An A-IoT node, characterized in that, include: One or more processors; The processor is used to execute the communication method according to any one of claims 25-38.

43. A communication system, characterized in that, include: A-IoT devices; A first node, configured to implement the communication method according to any one of claims 1-24; A network device configured to implement the communication method of any one of claims 25-38.

44. A storage medium storing instructions, characterized in that, When the instruction is executed on the communication device, the communication device performs the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-24 or 25-38.

45. A program product comprising at least one of a program and instructions, characterized in that, When at least one of the programs or instructions is executed by the communication device, it implements the communication method as described in any one of claims 1-24 or 25-38.

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